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View article: The importance of physical performance in the assessment of patients on haemodialysis: A survival analysis
The importance of physical performance in the assessment of patients on haemodialysis: A survival analysis Open
Background Physical performance is an important determinant of quality of life in patients on haemodialysis. An association between physical performance and survival could further enhance the importance of physical performance. We aimed to…
View article: Renal staffs’ understanding of patients’ experiences of transition from peritoneal dialysis to in-centre haemodialysis and their views on service improvement: A multi-site qualitative study in England and Australia
Renal staffs’ understanding of patients’ experiences of transition from peritoneal dialysis to in-centre haemodialysis and their views on service improvement: A multi-site qualitative study in England and Australia Open
Introduction Many studies have explored patients’ experiences of dialysis and other treatments for kidney failure. This is the first qualitative multi-site international study of how staff perceive the process of a patient’s transition fro…
View article: How do patients and their family members experience the transition from peritoneal dialysis to incentre haemodialysis? A multisite qualitative study in England and Australia
How do patients and their family members experience the transition from peritoneal dialysis to incentre haemodialysis? A multisite qualitative study in England and Australia Open
Background: While numerous studies have explored the patient experience of dialysis or other end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) treatments, few have explored the process of transitioning between dialysis modalities. This study aimed to develo…
View article: The complexity of sleep disorders in dialysis patients
The complexity of sleep disorders in dialysis patients Open
Background Dialysis patients experience a high burden of physical and emotional symptoms directly affecting their sleep and quality of life. In this study, objective and subjective measurements to quantify sleep were performed, compared wi…
View article: Markers of protein-energy wasting and physical performance in haemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study
Markers of protein-energy wasting and physical performance in haemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study Open
Protein-energy wasting is a determinant of the risk of falls and exercise capacity in patients on HD. The association between malnutrition and muscle weakness remains inconclusive.
View article: P1820THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSITION SERVICES IN RENAL CARE IN SYNERGY WITH YOUNG PATIENTS, PARENTS AND PEDIATRIC AND ADULT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS: A CO-CREATION APPROACH
P1820THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSITION SERVICES IN RENAL CARE IN SYNERGY WITH YOUNG PATIENTS, PARENTS AND PEDIATRIC AND ADULT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS: A CO-CREATION APPROACH Open
Background and Aims Healthcare transition to adulthood is recognised as challenging for adolescents and young adults (AYA’s) diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Therefore the implementation of a transition programme adjusted to the need…
View article: The screening score of Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is a useful routine screening tool for malnutrition risk in patients on maintenance dialysis
The screening score of Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is a useful routine screening tool for malnutrition risk in patients on maintenance dialysis Open
The MNA-SF is independently associated with 2 year mortality in dialysis patients. It has a high negative predictive value for excluding being at risk or having malnutrition in the full score. Therefore, it can be advocated as a screening …
View article: Composite Uremic Load and Physical Performance in Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Composite Uremic Load and Physical Performance in Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Impaired physical performance is common in patients on hemodialysis (HD) and is associated with poor prognosis. A patient relevant marker of adequacy of dialysis is lacking. Previous studies evaluated uremic toxicity by assessing the impac…
View article: Uremic Toxin Concentrations are Related to Residual Kidney Function in the Pediatric Hemodialysis Population
Uremic Toxin Concentrations are Related to Residual Kidney Function in the Pediatric Hemodialysis Population Open
Protein-bound uremic toxins (PBUTs) play a role in the multisystem disease that children on hemodialysis (HD) are facing, but little is known about their levels and protein binding (%PB). In this study, we evaluated the levels and %PB of s…
View article: Reporting of “dialysis adequacy” as an outcome in randomised trials conducted in adults on haemodialysis
Reporting of “dialysis adequacy” as an outcome in randomised trials conducted in adults on haemodialysis Open
Adequacy of dialysis as reported in the literature refers to biochemical outcome measures, most of which are not related with patient relevant outcomes. For patients, adequate dialysis is a dialysis that enables them to spend as much quali…
View article: Reporting of “dialysis adequacy” as an outcome in randomised trials conducted in adults on haemodialysis: a systematic review
Reporting of “dialysis adequacy” as an outcome in randomised trials conducted in adults on haemodialysis: a systematic review Open
Background Clinical trials are most informative for evidence-based decision-making when they consistently measure and report outcomes of relevance to stakeholders, especially patients, clinicians, and policy makers. However, sometimes term…